- Dr. Chandra Bhanu Satpathy-

LIFE SKETCH

Dr. Chandra Bhanu Satpathy

Dr. Chandra Bhanu Satpathy (C.B. Satpathy) is a noted scholar, spiritual thinker, author and a humanitarian. He is an impeccable personification of the noble principles of life such as love, empathy, compassion, simplicity, humility, devotion to God and sacrifice. As a heir to a family of great academicians and administrators, as a versatile young writer of his time, as a perfect family man, as an accomplished and decorated professional, as a compassionate humanitarian, as an ardent devotee of his Master and as a friend, philosopher and guide to millions of people across the globe, Dr. C.B. Satpathy has experienced it all with equanimity.

As he holds, the year 1989 marked a turning point in his life when he visited the Holy Shrine of Shri Sai Baba located in Shirdi (Maharashtra). Ever since, Dr. Satpathy has been spreading the teachings of Shri Shirdi Sai and Indian philosophy assiduously over a span of 25 years, not only in India but other countries as well. Under his inspiration and guidance, more than two hundred centers and forums devoted to philanthropy, community development, spiritualism and promotion of Indian culture, are active in countries like India, USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, UK and some other countries in Europe.

"The ongoing experiences of human souls, life after life, is to experience that timeless reality which we call 'God', only the compassion of the Sadgurus (The Spiritual Masters) can evolve us to experience such a reality.”

- Dr. C.B. Satpathy -

Accomplishments

Awards | Recognition | Honors

Over the decades, Dr. C.B. Satpathy has been striving continuously to propagate the rich cultural heritage of India in the world and to bridge the gap between the nations by bringing people of varied cultures and nations together while spreading the message of peace, love, and humanity. For his exemplary contribution as a humanitarian, spiritual thinker, philosopher, and philanthropist he has been honored with the ‘BUILDING BRIDGES ACROSS THE NATIONS AWARD’ by WASITRAC (Washington State India Trade Relation Action Committee) in Seattle, The State of Washington on the 27th of September 2012.

He was invited by the House of Representatives of the US Congress to open the session of the House on the 24th June 2015 with an invocation as a Guest Chaplain. He is the first Indian citizen to have received such an honor.

The Library

Books | Music | Publications

Dr. C.B. Satpathy is a multi-lingual writer and composer of eminence. As an author, he has a large number of books in English, Hindi and Odia languages to his credit. His magnum opus titled ‘Shri Guru Bhagavat’, originally written in Odia language, is an inimitable spiritual treatise, which gives a comprehensive coverage, of the entire gamut of 'Guru Parampara' which carries the glorious tradition of Indian culture.

The original writings of Dr. Satpathy consist of 30 books on philosophy, spirituality, life and teachings of Shirdi Sai Baba and other Saints of India in English, Hindi and Odia languages. A few of these books have been translated in nine Indian and four International languages like German, Spanish, English, Nepali and Slovenian, thus adding up to another 70 titles to his credit. His messages find a place in seven printed magazine published in Indian languages and English besides three e-magazines.